September 4, 2016 5:26pm EDTOctober 22, 2015 12:09pm EDTFowler joined the elite in world golf rankings in a season that saw him challenge in the sports' biggest events.GolfRickie Fowler's 2015: breakout season for golfer on the rise

Ray Slover

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Rickie Fowler's big year

Fowler joined the elite in world golf rankings in a season that saw him challenge in the sports' biggest events. (Getty Images)

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Rickie Fowler's big year

En route to a top-five place in work rankings, Fowler pegged himself as a golf with great potential at age 26. (Getty Images)

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At the Presidents Cup

Fowler admits he wasn't at his best in this international competition, but he will be a regular for U.S. national teams for years to come. (Getty Images)